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Day 1: SEMA is at full song and we are stalking the aisles in search the trickest parts to debut here in Sin City. The New Products Section has gone high-tech with journalists using key fob-sized scanners to zap the barcodes of interesting products. The scanner is turned in to SEMA staffers, the product description and photo link of the selected items are downloaded and then e-mailed to our account where we can catch up with it and pull out the best of the best.
For Day One we have a cross section of accessories, gadgets and hard parts that run the gamut from complex to DIY simple. There is more to come from the New Products corral and elsewhere at the show from companies that keep their prototypes and innovative new designs under wraps. So there should be more variety and more hardcore stuff to come tomorrow. Stay tuned.
Urban Edgy Underhood
Adding a new dimension in engine dress-up SamcoSport is stretching the envelope with its new urban camouflage silicone hose sets. Functional and eye-catching Samco has plans for other unique styles that cannot be found elsewhere in the market. Maybe they will powdercoat their blow-off valves to match? Contact samcosport.com.
When 2499-hp Isn't Enough
Turbonetics NTX-122 set a new standard for big boost. This monster turbocharger features forged billet wheels that can withstand upwards of 140 psi. The core of the unit is a larger and heavy duty version of Turbonetics' patented Ceramic Ball Bearing system nestled in a billet-machined bearing housing for an absolutely astounding 2500+ HP from one turbocharger.
Power Pods
Three-In-One has developed a line of trick carbon fiber column-mount gauge pods specifically for the Nissan 350Z, Mitsubishi Evo X and Mazda RX-8. Each pod is home to two 60mm gauges and feature UV GEL coated surfaces for added durability and scratch resistance. Contact evo-r.net.
Wireless Bluetooth Docking Station
Pilot Automotive puts you Bluetooth earpiece in cruise control when you're on the road. Pilot's wireless Bluetooth rechargeable docking base contains a loud speaker, microphone and also serves as a charger for the earpiece. pilotautomotive.com.
Auto Meter Products
Auto Meter's CAN Gauge System helps DIY installers by eliminating redundant sensors, reducing weight, alleviating wiring complexity, while providing multiple display options. This advanced technology can be used with most Auto Meter gauges styles. Contact autometer.com.
Titanium Turbo Heat Shield
Reduce underhood temperatures, extend the life of your turbo and add a little flair to the engine bay with this turbo heat shield from Design Engineering Inc.(DEI). Also designed to reduce turbo lag the carbon fiber look shielding is sized for T3 turbo applications. DEI is developing the shielding for bigger turbo applications. Contact DesignEngineering.com.
Evo X Cylinder Sleeves<br>
Darton Sleeves MID dry sleeve to wet sleeve conversion kit for the new Mitsubishi EVO X also converts the block to a full closed-deck design. Darton's MID Sleeve Kit for the Evo X allows for big bore capabilities from 86mm -90mm and can handle 50+ psi of boost without blinking an eye. Contact dartonssleeves.com.
Subaru High Flow Intake Manifold
Engineered for enhanced performance featuring increased plenum volume for improved high rpm power and large runners for mid-range performance, Cosworth's EJ25 intake manifold will be the envy of Subie fans. Cosworth's elegant design includes a billet distribution block to accommodate vacuum lines and the like. Contact cosworthusa.com.
High-Tech Coating
Coatings are an often-overlooked option when it comes to building reliable horsepower from the bottom end up. Eagle Specialty Products has developed a proprietary surface finishing process called ESP Armor Surface Finishing that perfects the surface finish of the entire crankshaft. The better the finish the better the component will lubricate the journals and shed oil from the counterweights. Contact eaglerod.com.
Catalytic Converter Protection
We have all heard the horror stories of unsuspecting people starting their car only to be greeted by screaming banshees because some low-life jacked the catalytic converter. The CatClamp is a bolt-on catalytic converter lock that creates too much work for a thief in a hurry, even if he is armed with an electric saw. Contact catclamp.com
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